QBE ups FY 2022 nat cat estimate by US$98m
November 21 2022 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Swiss Re names Ben Savill as new Australia and New Zealand chief
- July 28
He will join the Swiss reinsurer in Sydney from Guy Carpenter in October.
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Tokio Marine considering IAG, Suncorp in potential Australia deal: report
- July 27
While declining to comment on 'market speculation' to InsuranceAsia News, Tokio Marine is reportedly motivated to 'put excess capital to work', having previously identified Australia as a priority growth market.
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Australian competition regulator approves Allianz Partners’ nib travel portfolio acquisition
- July 27
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clears the deal following consultation in early July, with completion expected by the end of 2026.
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HDI Global hires Byron Ernst as power and energy underwriter in Sydney
- July 24
He was most recently an energy underwriter at QBE, having also worked for Chubb, Chase Underwriting and Strata Community Insurance.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
